Road Sweepers and Tractor Mowers in Ireland: Keeping a Yard and a Lawn Under Control
A farmyard, a depot forecourt and a few acres of lawn share one habit. Left alone, they get away from you. Gravel and muck track out onto the road, grass doubles in a wet June week, and a day meant for real work goes on cleaning up instead. This guide looks at road sweepers and tractor mowers , two machines for anyone running a tractor or ride-on across a bit of land, and what to check before buying either. Road Sweepers: Cleaner Surfaces, Fewer Complaints How they work A sweeper for yard and farm work is usually an attachment that hitches to the tractor’s three-point linkage. A big brush spins and flicks debris aside or into a collector. Drive comes from the tractor’s PTO or from its hydraulics. Smaller models suit compact tractors, often from around 25 hp upwards, though the maker’s stated requirement beats any rule of thumb. What to check before buying Feature Why it matters What to look for Working width Sets how many passes a yard takes Match it to your tractor’s width and your n...